Mammillaria vetula ssp. gracilis 'Arizona Snowcap' Mammillaria vetula ssp. gracilis 'Arizona Snowcap'

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Description

🌵 Basic Info
  • Scientific Name: Mammillaria vetula ssp. gracilis 'Arizona Snowcap'
  • Common Name:,Arizona Snowcap, Snowball Cactus
  • Size: 8–10 cm cluster (width)
  • Type: Dense multi-head clump, own-rooted, healthy
🌵 Features
  • Small, tight globular heads forming a full, fluffy white mound
  • Extremely dense white radial spines (25–50 per areole) with soft white wool, looks like a snowball
  • Deep green body almost entirely hidden by bright white spines
  • Prolific clusterer: produces many offsets, quickly forms large clumps
  • Small, delicate flowers: ~1.2 cm, creamy yellow/pink with reddish mid-stripes, blooms in spring
  • Soft, non-aggressive spines: safe to handle
🌵 Care Guide
  • Light: Full sun (best for white color); bright indirect indoors
  • Water: Thoroughly when soil is 100% dry; keep completely dry in winter
  • Soil: Very gritty, fast-draining cactus mix (70% mineral: perlite/pumice)
  • Temperature: Hardy to -4°C (24°F) (dry); best above 5°C in winter
  • Fertilizer: Cactus fertilizer (low nitrogen) once monthly in spring/summer
🌵 Advantages
  • Stunning pure white "snowball" appearance: highly ornamental
  • Easy, fast-growing clumper: ideal for displays
  • Cold & drought tolerant: very hardy
  • Safe (soft spines): kid/pet friendly
  • Perfect for collections, dish gardens, & pots
🌵 Shipping Notes
  • Delivered bare-root
  • Healthy, firm, pest & rot free
  • Plant in dry mix; no water for 7–10 days to acclimate
  • Keep in bright shade initially, then move to full sun
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